Riddhima Pal is an eSports editor at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in English, she has been professionally writing since 2016 and decided to explore the field of eSports journalism in 2020. Riddhima played several titles during her childhood like GTA Vice City and FIFA.  She is a passionate fan of Call of Duty Mobile and regularly watches the streams of iFerg and Aerith.

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As the years roll on, there has been a rise in the gaming industry. This in turn gave rise to eSports and gamers have been on the up. This field is also highly lucrative in terms of monetary gains. In fact, there are even tournaments for various video games.

<strong>Popular Games</strong>

Of course, there are a multitude of video games with a multiplayer. So, every gamer, both casual and professional can compete against each other. There are games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, Overwatch, Fortnite, PUBG, Warcraft, World of Warcraft, Apex Legends, CoD, FIFA, Mortal Kombat, HALO, F1 2019 and many others.

It is also common that different gamers specialise in specific kinds of games. Some prefer role-playing games (RPGs), Shooter games, Racing games, Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPGs). There are always gamers who fit into one solitary category. So, it is rare that one gamer is adept at all kinds of eSports games.

<strong>Well-known Teams</strong>

In the United States, CS:GO is one of the most popular online multiplayer videogames. On a number of occasions, gamers have a tendency to team up or join a guild. So, what are the most popular gamer teams on CS:GO?

The likes of Astralis, Natus Vincere, Mousesports, fnatic, G2 Esports, Evil Geniuses, Team Liquid and 100 Thieves are some of the most well-known names. Others include, FaZe Clan, Team Vitality, Ninja in Pyjamas, FURIA Esports, MIBR, and Cloud9, to name a few.

<strong>Well-known Players</strong>

Of course, lots of CS:GO players like to strike out on their own, or go down the lone wolf route. Some of the best-known CS:GO eSports players are, Magisk, gla1ve, dupreeh, device and Xyp9x. These players all play under the Astralis tag.

Natus Vincere include the likes of, Perfecto, Boombl4, electronic, s1mple and flamie. Meanwhile, Mousesports boasts of the likes of woxic, frozen, chrisJ, ropz and karrigan.

Finally, fnatic includes gamers like Brolan, flusha, golden, JW and Krimz. Other important players include, GeT_RiGhT, olofmeister, Stewie2k, n0thing, Twistzz, KennyS, coldzera and forest

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<h2>PlayStation 2021: PS4, PS5 Price, PS5 Pre-Orders, PlayStation Games</h2>
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<h2>History of PlayStation</h2>
Over the years, the Japanese video game brand, PlayStation, has become one of the giants in console development. Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony, introduced the brand on December 3, 1994, marking the launch of the first PlayStation console. Since then, four major PlayStation consoles, a series of controllers, and several other Playstation systems, hardware, and services have been released.

Rumors about the impending release of the original PlayStation console in Japan began as early as March 1994. The same year, Sony demonstrated its distribution plan and tech demos of the upcoming console to game publishers and developers in Tokyo. As a result, several developers began approaching PlayStation, with Electronic Arts and Namco becoming two major partners later.

An essential factor that pulled developers to the console platform was the application of a 3D-capable, CD-ROM-based console. At the time, the technology was cheaper and easier to manufacture than the Nintendo 64 rival console, which was based on cartridge systems. Ultimately, Sony's console arrived at Japanese stores in December 1994 and was greeted with massive sales. It's immense popularity extended over to other regions after a worldwide released the following year.

From the 3D polygon graphics of the original Sony PlayStation to PlayStation 4's 4K resolution, the brand embarked on a fantastic journey with some of the most outstanding first-party titles ever released, redefining the gaming experience for millions worldwide.
<h2>Home consoles</h2>
<h4>PlayStation &amp; PS One</h4>
The day of December 3, 1994, marked the release of the original PlayStation console in Japan. Competing against the Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn, it was recognized among the fifth generation gaming consoles.

The console laid the foundation for the industry to transition into a 3D rendering from 2D graphics. Since Sony's console was based on a CD-ROM drive, it facilitated accurate full-motion video.

It featured a dual-speed CD-ROM optical drive, a one-core CPU with a 2MB RAM. Combined with the 1MB  of video RAM, it could deliver 3D graphics of more than 300,000 polygons per second. Eventually, Sony's PlayStation became the first video game console to surpass sales of 100 million units.

The console also received a wide variety of games over a decade. Some of the best selling PlayStation games for the original console are Tekken 3, Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, and Final Fantasy VII.

Sony released the PS One on July 7, 2000, and it was a smaller and redesigned version of the original console. The PS One featured two main changes. The cosmetic redesign included a much rounder chassis and an updated graphical user interface for the home menu.
<h4>PlayStation 2 &amp; PS2 Slimline</h4>
First released on March 4, 200, in Japan, the PlayStation 2 is a part of the sixth generation of video game consoles. It competed with Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Game Cube and went on to become the best-selling console to date after selling more than 155 million units over the span of 12 years.

The backward compatibility feature of the PS2 served as a basis for the immense success, with the console having produced upwards of 3,800 games. The PS2 used the 300MHz Emotion Engine CPU and featured 32MB of RAM and 4MB of video RAM. It was also the first console to support DVDs and USB ports.

Besides that, some of the most popular video game series started from PS2. These include Devil May Cry, God of War, Grand Theft Auto III/Vice City/San Andreas, Ratchet &amp; Clank, Kingdom Hearts, etc.

In 2004, Sony released the PS2 Slimline, a significant redesign of the original PS2. Slimline was not only smaller and thinner but also quieter and included a built-in Ethernet port.
<h4>PlayStation 3, PS3 Slim &amp; PS3 Super Slim</h4>
First released on November 11, 2006, in Japan, the PlayStation 3 sold more than 80 million units worldwide in less than a decade. Being a seventh-generation console, the PS3 competed with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii.

The PS3 introduced the use of motion-sensing technology through its Sixaxis wireless controller. The console featured a Blu-ray disc drive with HD resolution and the first PlayStation system to support HDMI and 1080p output. Moreover, the PS3 also introduced Wi-Fi connectivity offered either a 20 GB or 60 GB hard drive. The HDD capacity increased a lot over the years as the console allowed users to install their own HDD.

Some of the notable PlayStation 3 games are Grand Theft Auto IV/V, The Last of Us, Gran Turismo 5, Uncharted 2/3, Red Dead Redemption, Metal Gear Solid 4, etc.

The PS3 Slim underwent a release in September 2009. The Slim model was not only about a third smaller and lighter, but it also consumed less power and ran quieter, featuring a redesigned cooling system. PS3 Slim also removed the main power switch on the backside of the console.

Later in September 2012, Sony launched the PlayStation 3 Super Slim. This console had a redesigned chassis with a sliding lid covering the optical disc drive that had to be accessed from the top side of the console. The Super Slim model was not only slimmer than the previous model but also three pounds lighter, weighing 4.3 pounds.
<h4>PlayStation 4, PS4 Slim &amp; PS4 Pro</h4>
Sony launched the PlayStation 4 on November 15, 2013, in North America. Sony's eighth-generation console system sold an estimated one million units on the first day, becoming the fastest-selling console in 24 hours to date. The PS4 competed against the likes of Microsoft's Xbox One and Nintendo Wii U. Moreover, it has surpassed the lifetime sales of PS3, with over 102 million units being shipped worldwide within 6 years of launch.

The PS4 marked the first instance Sony released a console with a CPU based on the x86 architecture used by gaming PCs. The console also incorporated a share button on the DualShock 4 controller, giving players the ability to upload and share gameplay clips.

PS4 allows users access to an assortment of free and premium PlayStation network services to play online multiplayer games, including access to the PlayStation Store. Some notable games are Until Dawn, Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, Infamous: Second Son, etc.

Sony officially released PS4 Slim on September 15, 2016. It is a revision of the PS4 hardware, with a smaller casing, rounded corners, and a matte finish on top instead of a two-tone finish. The PS4 Slim runs a bit cooler and quieter and is also more power-efficient. Apart from that, some other upgrades and changes were incorporated.

Sony released the PS4 Pro console worldwide on November 10, 2016. The Pro model came with improved hardware, including an upgraded GPU and higher CPU clock. PS4 Pro primarily intended to enable gameplay at 4K resolution with buffed graphics performance and enhanced quality for PlayStation VR. Although capable of streaming 4K video, it does not support Ultra HD Blu-ray.
<h4>PlayStation 5</h4>
PlayStation 5 is set to become the most potent addition to Sony's brand of consoles. It is scheduled to launch on November 12, 2020, in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea, and on November 19, 2020, for the rest of the world.

Two variants of Sony's next-gen console are expected to arrive. The Standard Edition of PS5 will incorporate an Ultra HD Blu-ray optical disc drive alongside the digital distribution of titles via the PlayStation Store. Meanwhile, the Digital Edition lacks the disc drive and bears a cheaper cost.
<h2>Other PlayStation systems</h2>
Apart from the series of home consoles, Sony has produced several other consoles systems for various hardware.
<h4>Handheld systems: PocketStation</h4>
Sony Computer Entertainment created the PocketStation as a peripheral device for the original PlayStation console. It launched exclusively in Japan on December 23, 1999. The miniature game console featured a monochrome LCD, a speaker, and a real-time clock. It could also be used as a PS memory card by connecting it to a PS memory card slot.
<h4>PlayStation Portable</h4>
The PSP was Sony's primary handheld installment in the series of PlayStation consoles. Being a seventh-generation console, the PlayStation Portable competed against Nintendo's DS. It underwent a release in December 2004 in Japan, in March 2005 in North America, and in September 2005 in other regions.

The console was the first to incorporate a proprietary optical storage medium known as Universal Media Disc(UMD) to store both games and movies. While the original model was PSP-1000, several other models were designed and released later. Those include the PSP-2000, PSP-3000, PSP Go, and PSP-E-1000 models.
<h4>PlayStation Vita</h4>
Sony considered this handheld console as its Next Generation Portable. The PlayStation Vita launched in Japan in December 2011 and other regions in February 2012. It succeeded the PSP, and as a part of the eighth-generation video game consoles, it competed with Nintendo's 3DS.

The PS Vita, known as PCH-1000, also received a redesigned model in 2013 and 2014, referred to as the PS Vita Slim or PCH-2000.

Some other PlayStation systems on other hardware systems include the likes of PSX (2003), PlayStation TV(2013/14), PlayStation Classic (2018), etc.
<h2>PlayStation VR</h2>
PlayStation VR is a virtual reality headset produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Designed to function fully with the PS4 and PS5 consoles, it launched in October 2016.

The VR headset features a 5.7-inch, 1920x1080 resolution OLED display operating at 120 Hz, eliminating blur and producing smoother images. Apart from having a latency lower than 18ms, it also includes 3D audio technology to hear from all angles.
<h2>PlayStation controllers</h2>
The early PlayStation controllers include PlayStation Controller, PlayStation Analog Joystick, and Dual Analog Controller.

The PS Controller was released in 1994 and became the first controller made for the original PS console. Later in 1996, Sony launched the Analog Joystick to utilize with flight simulation games. And in 1997, the Dual Analog Controller succeeded the first controller for the original PS console.

The DualSense series and Sixaxis controllers arrived next. After releasing in 1998, the DualShock Controller replaced the Dual Analog and became the longest-running controller series for the PS brand.

There are four controllers in the DualShock series so far: DualShock (PS), DualShock 2 (PS3), DualShock 3 (PS3), and DualShock 4 (PS4). Meanwhile, the Sixaxis was the initial controller for PS3, but the DualShock 3 replaced it eventually.

Other than that, there is the PlayStation Move. It is Sony's motion-sensing controller. The PS Move controller was initially released in 2009 for the PS3 and got updated with expanded compatibility for PS4 in 2013 and PlayStation VR in 2016.
<h2>Which PlayStation is the best?</h2>
As of September 2020, the PS4 Pro is considered the best version of PlayStation home consoles currently. It boasts 4K, HDR 10 compatibility, along with the exclusive library of PS4 titles.

However, that is soon about to change in November after the launch of Sony's next-gen beast, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ps5-showcase-summary-in-case-you-missed-it-esports-news/">PlayStation 5</a>.
<h2>Should you buy PS4 or PS5?</h2>
The PS4 and PS4 Pro are decent consoles by all means. But the PS5 is simply better and more powerful. The promises of more immersive gaming experience with ray tracing, high-speed SSD, haptic feedback on the DualSense controller, and lots more, are hard to ignore. If one has the financial resources, they should go for the next-gen PS5 package.
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<td><strong>Product</strong></td>
<td>Video game console</td>
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<td><strong>Type</strong></td>
<td>Home, Handheld and Micro console</td>
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<td>Sony Interactive Entertainment</td>
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<td><strong>Country</strong></td>
<td>Japan</td>
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<td><strong>Introduced</strong></td>
<td>December 3, 1994</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-in/">www.playstation.com</a></td>
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<td>PlayStation, PSOne, PS2, PS2 Slimline, PS3, PS3 Slim, PS3 Super Slim, PS4, Ps4 Slim, PS4 Pro, PS5</td>
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Riddhima Pal is an eSports editor at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in English, she has been professionally writing since 2016 and decided to explore the field of eSports journalism in 2020. Riddhima played several titles during her childhood like GTA Vice City and FIFA. She is a passionate fan of Call of Duty Mobile and regularly watches the streams of iFerg and Aerith.

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The PlayStation 5 is Sony's next-gen console. It is Sony's most powerful console to date, which packs immense computing and graphical power. It is also a huge leap forward from the PlayStation 4 that was launched in 2013.

The console is available in two different versions.
<ol>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Dics+Digital</li>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Digital Only</li>
</ol>
Both the versions have the same specifications, but a slightly different price point.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Price</h2>
Sony announced the price of the console at the PlayStation Showcase event held in September 2020. Take a look at the prices of both the versions of PlayStation 5 below:
<ol>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Disc + Digital Price: $499, £449, €499</li>
 	<li>PlayStation 5 Digital Only Price: $399, £359, €399</li>
</ol>
<h2>PlayStation 5 Specifications</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td rowspan="3" width="104">CPU</td>
<td width="497">x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2”</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">8 Cores / 16 Threads</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="3" width="104">GPU</td>
<td width="497">AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Ray Tracing Acceleration</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2" width="104">System Memory</td>
<td width="497">GDDR6 16GB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="497">448GB/s Bandwidth</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2" width="104">SSD</td>
<td width="497">825GB</td>
</tr>
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<td width="497">5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="104">PS5 Game Disc</td>
<td width="497">Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100GB/disc</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="104">Video Out</td>
<td width="497">Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="104">Audio</td>
<td width="497">“Tempest” 3D AudioTech</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The PS5 has a really powerful SSD that sets it apart from the Xbox Series X. With the help of this lightning-fast SSD, the games on the PS5 will have virtually no load times at all. This will deliver a great next-gen experience to gamers.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Expandable Storage</h2>
The next-gen console comes with an expandable storage option. This allows the players to have additional storage apart from the stock NVMe SSD. The expandable storage slot allows users to have an additional NVMe drive, which will increase the overall storage of the console.

As of now, there is no known list of compatible drives with the PS5. More information will be available closer to the launch date.
<h2>PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility</h2>
When the PS5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5.
<p class=""><strong>PS5 Digital Edition</strong></p>

<ul>
 	<li>You will be able to play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital edition console. These will be compatible PS4 digital games you have already purchased or plan to purchase, via PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app.</li>
 	<li>Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition.</li>
</ul>
<p class=""><strong>PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive</strong></p>

<ul>
 	<li>You can play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games you downloaded from the PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web, or PlayStation mobile app.</li>
 	<li>You can also use physical PS4 game discs.</li>
</ul>
Additionally, games that are only playable on PS4 will be noted on PlayStation Store as playable on “PS4 only."
<h2>PlayStation 5 Release Date</h2>
The release date for PS5 is different for different countries around the world. It will launch in the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea on November 12.

The rest of the world will get the console on November 19.

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